IRCCC

IRC client for ComputerCraft

This is a ComputerCraft IRC client, or more specifically a client for the qwebirc backend server. Unfortunately the HTTP API in ComputerCraft doesn't allow for a true IRC client (even though the HTTP protocol can in theory be used to communicate with an IRC server[1]). This client provides a work-around by interfacing with the qwebirc backend. qwebirc is a popular webchat interface and is relatively straightforward to work with. In addition, several IRC servers already host a webchat server, so there's no need to set up your own, although that remains a possibility if you can't find a webchat for your favourite server to connect to.

How to use:

* Download with: pastebin get gaSL8HZC irc
* Check that the baseUrl and dynamicUrl parameters are correct. Examples are provided for espernet
  and quakenet. By default the client connects to espernet.
* Start the client with:
	irc

You can also supply an optional nick argument to set your nickname, or you can change your nick within the client with the standard /nick command. Currently supported commands are:

• /window N - switch to window N
• /join CHANNEL - join CHANNEL
• /part - part the current channel or private chat
• /quit - disconnect and quit
• /nick NICK - change nickname to NICK
• /query USER - start a private chat with user USER
• /help - list available commands

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ctRfWnisSk#t=343

TODO:

• color support
• better handling of the IRC protocol
• use window API where available

This program is released under the MIT license.